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The University of Texas at Brownsville, or UTB, is an educational institution located in Brownsville, Texas. It is a member of the University of Texas System. It was established in the year 1991. The University of Texas at Brownsvill offers certificates, associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees in diverse areas of study. The campus is spread across an area of 524 acres.
UTB competes in the Red River Athletic Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Their official mascot is the scorpion and their sports teams are nicknamed the Scorpions. The Scorpion Women's Volleyball team was ranked 18 in the NAIA.
UT Brownsville can be found in Brownsville, TX (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at UT Brownsville.
The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, security and law enforcement, and liberal arts.
UT Brownsville is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way UT Brownsville works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007-2008, 17,215 students were enrolled in the school. UT Brownsville has a large minority student population.
The school student athletes compete in Red River Athletic Conference competitions.
Bargain hunters might want to look at UT Brownsville, which charges less than many schools of its type.
More complete details are provided below.
The University Of Texas At Brownsville
80 Fort Brown
Brownsville, TX 78520-4991
General Phone: (956) 882-8200
http://WWW.UTB.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 391 | interdisciplinary studies, English, Spanish language, history, sociology, political science |
| Business and Management | 168 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, business, international business |
| Education and Teaching | 102 | instructional media design, school counseling, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, special ed, multilingual education, ESL instruction, early childhood education, ... |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 82 | criminal justice and administration, corrections, criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 70 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 52 | health and physical education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 37 | psychology |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 33 | registered nursing, community nurse, various nursing |
| Media | 30 | communication studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | information science, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 22 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 13 | health service and sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | public administration |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, industrial tech, manufacturing tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering physics |
Number of programs and degrees for UT Brownsville in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 918 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 162 | 20 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, UT Brownsville had a total enrollment of 17,215 students (9,701 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 5% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 90% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 33% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 95% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
UT Brownsville offers campus housing for 234 of its 9,701 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Brownsville, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,664 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,970 |
| Room and board | $ 5,504 |
| Room charge | $ 2,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 615 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,100 |
Financial Aid:
UT Brownsville participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3064600)
UT Brownsville has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 97 | 70 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 84 | 65 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 38 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 10 | $63,161 | 14 | $62,396 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 5 | $44,610 | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $46,765 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 20 | $68,593 | 24 | $58,649 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $76,320 | 16 | $75,673 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 58 | $65,634 | 32 | $63,561 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 63 | $56,089 | 35 | $55,735 |
| Instructor | academic year | 21 | $57,506 | 35 | $52,675 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 26 | $43,329 | 28 | $43,396 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 6 | $47,144 | 3 | $56,481 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 198 | $59,541 | 149 | $56,534 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Engineering Physics
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UT Brownsville Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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